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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1960
Page
17
Miami University reports a record fall enrollment of 6937, up 170 from the prior peak despite a freshman class about 10 percent smaller. Housing limits and cancellations kept on campus numbers tight, with 530 freshman women in temporary quarters. Officials had forecast as high as 7200 but noted fewer commuters and no-shows.
Mrs Barbara Brunson 67 died yesterday at nephew Harold Wells home in Middletown. She born in Kentucky lived in Middletown 35 years. Survived by two brothers Marcus and Alfred Wells. Services Tuesday 10 am at Joseph R Baker & Sons Funeral Home. Burial Woodside Cemetery. West Elkton Robert W Reed 47 died at 5 30 am today at his farm home near West Elkton after months of illness. Survived by mother Bessie Reed and four brothers and five sisters located in several towns. Arrangements incomplete Zimmerman Funeral Home.
John S Newman 73 of Mt Crab formerly of Middletown died at Middletown Hospital at 10 45 am yesterday after a month as a patient He was a Middletown street department employee 25 years before retiring in 1947 He leaves wife Mertie two daughters a son a stepson a sister eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren Burial is in Woodside Cemetery with viewing at the funeral home tomorrow 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.
Mrs Gertrude Selvar 75 mother of Dave Selvar 805 Stanley Sr died Thursday in St Paul. Survived by three other sons Howard of St Paul Robert and Frederick of Omaha and eight grandchildren. Services and burial will be held in St Paul.
Mrs Ruth Evans 74 of 11 Corwin St South Lebanon died yesterday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Survived by sisters Edith Greely Mabel Edwards Nellie Healy and brothers Luvan Greely Harrison Greely Funeral services set for 1 pm Sunday at Oswald Funeral Home burial in South Lebanon Cemetery
James W. Shumard Sr. 74 retired Production Plating Works Lebanon employee died Friday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati. He belonged to Mason ic Lodge and Mason Presbyterian Church. Survived by four daughters Miriam Satterthwaite Lebanon Alverda Jordan San Francisco Zelma Fox Naugatuck Conn Mavis Easter Mason a son Maj James W Shumard Jr Columbus Miss Air Force Base ten grandchildren one brother Norman Cincinnati and a sister Mrs E A Stewart Loveland. Funeral Monday 2 p m Gailmore Funeral Home with burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Calling hours 4 to 9 p m tomorrow.
Frank W. Stubbs 83 a lifelong Lebanon grocer on West Silver Street who retired two years ago died yesterday morning at his home 109 North West Street He is survived by wife Edna two sons Walter Roy of Lebanon two daughters Mrs Lily Skyles of Lebanon and Mrs Ruth Smart of Bellbrook and two brothers William and Charles of Lebanon Friends may call tomorrow afternoon and evening at Johnson Funeral Home Funeral services will be held there at 2 p m Monday with burial in Lebanon Cemetery
Donna Jean Riley five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Riley of Hamilton, services set for 10 a m Monday. Webb Joseph J Sackenheim 68 of 2920 Symmes Rd and Iva Baker 80 of Singer Ave services planned for 2 p m Monday.
Rome memorial notes Luca Cortese an army officer, journalist, politician and theater impresario. The veteran public figure, known for service and cultural work in Rome, passed away at age seventy eight.
Two people were slightly injured yesterday as three city traffic accidents caused $1,590 in damage. Frederick Stivers, 39, suffered arm abrasions in a two car collision at Henry Avenue and Washington Street. Donald Stamper, 21, was cited for failure to yield. Loretta Frye complained of neck pain after a crash at Manchester Road and Tyrus Avenue. Morton Taylor, 43, was driving north when his car struck Frye’s rear vehicle. Kenneth Brandenburg, 23, was charged with backing when unsafe in a parking-lot collision with Earl Egelston, 53. Two minor accidents were also investigated.
Thelma Mae Pennington and Arthur N. Pennington seek 12000 in a Common Pleas Court suit against Joe Jacobs of Trenton for injuries from a September 2 1958 crash on the Lockland Highway at Glensdale Milford Road Hamilton County. Mrs Pennington claims neck injuries and seeks 10000. Mr Pennington seeks 2000 for his back and his wife's injuries due to rear end impact alleged from negligent driving.
Police report early today Shirley Ratliff 29 of 1511 Lawn Ave was arrested at Grimes Street and Central Avenue for driving while intoxicated. State troopers arrested David Carfier 30 of Winchester Ky near here for defective brakes and found a homemade weapon describe as a knuckle duster made with leather.
Police in plain clothes and uniform patrolled Barnitz Stadium around the Middletown Cincinnati Hughes game. Authorities aimed to prevent a past assault, with McKinley Junior High lights aiding safety as neighbors helped illuminate exits. Two youths reported a theft of 25 cents, leading to suspects ordered to juvenile authorities.
Four Middleton residents Ernest A. Gottmann Jr Mack D. Maffett Anthony Valen and Steven F. Williams plus Scott H. Ray Jr and three Hamilton men Paul R. Eichhold Charles D. George and Neil B. Smith were among 292 who passed the July state bar examinations in Columbus. Of 359 takers, 66 failed and one result was withheld pending law school studies.
Stanleigh P. Friedman 76, Warner Bros. executive and Yale football song composer, died Friday at his Manhattan home after a Wednesday death announcement by family. Harry P. Wurman 62, retired president and chairman of Bayuk Cigars and Cigar Institute of America director, died Friday of a heart attack in Philadelphia.
Middletown Post Office reports all time high receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaling 665,423 dollars, up from 518,461 in the prior year. The national Post Office Department notes a 3.4 billion dollar total, with officials predicting this figure will double within 25 years.
Florence Kentucky report notes Latonia racecourse wraps up its 24 day thoroughbred meeting with a 15 race card slated for today. This closing follows a condensed season featuring numerous stakes and daily programs.
Dallas man Lon Holcomb paid $300 for a bird dog to test its point, backing, retrieving and ground coverage. The dog reportedly ran through a large field the next day and has not been found since, despite a search.
The Associated Press reports Eder Jofre from Brazil stopped Ricardo Moreno from Argentina in six rounds in Sao Paulo. Jofre, 122 pounds, improved his record while Moreno faced defeat.
An overheated gas furnace caused a non damaging fire at the Dan Lewis residence 304 6th Ave last night. Fire Companies 1 and 3 answered at 9 53 p m. Willis Daniel owner Franklin Rt 1. Earlier, Company 2 checked a grass fire at 400 N Sutphin St in a city owned lot caused by burning rubbish. no damage reported.
Franklin firemen report a coal stove explosion injured William Abney 23 of 833 Forest Ave. He suffered first and second degree burns to arms face and chest and was taken to Middletown Hospital in good condition this morning. No fire affected the home.
Edmonton Eskimos rout Saskatchewan Roughriders 92 to 0 to extend their winning streak to six. Jackie Parker sparked the victory with a fourth quarter touchdown, sealing the decisive win in Friday night WIFU action.
Financing plans for a combined flood control and highway relocation program on Ohio 73 hit a snag. Talks among the Ohio Division of Highways, Miami Conservancy District, Butler County, and Middletown likely won’t resume until late November. The dispute centers on who pays for the levee and river channeling, with the highway department saying state participation is not feasible and local entities debating share burdens.
The Usher Board of the Friendship Baptist Church will conduct a program at 3 p.m. tomorrow for the church. Music will be furnished by the Friendship Choir.
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